Chapter 2126

Thirteen seconds later.

Bang!!!

Accompanied by an unwilling roar and a spatial tremor, the next second, Mo Ling walked out of the void, holding a blood-stained brown crystal.

After casually tossing the crystal representing the earth element's head into Zhang Tie's arms, Mo Ling furrowed her brows and looked toward a black line frantically fleeing in the distance:

"You let him go?"

The battle wasn't short; thirteen seconds was enough for a Fifth Stage to exchange three or four blows.

With a near-endless undead army at her command, Mo Ling easily wore down this earth element. But she never expected that the Wind Surge, the easiest to kill, would have been let go.

On one side, she alone was taking on War Star Peak.

On the other side, thirteen against one.

This result...?

"Mo Ling, we didn't expect to fail to kill that guy. I was too careless; that kid really can run!"

"Our strength... is still lacking a bit..."

Scratching his head, Xiong Hanzi somewhat embarrassedly gulped down a bottle of his own recovery potion, not daring to meet her eyes.

According to Wen Ya's tactical arrangement, Gao Tian should have drunk the star potion to charge up and kill the opponent, but he hesitated to waste a bottle of potion, so he instead planned to kill that War Star Peak with a rebound explosion.

But who would have thought that, upon seeing the earth element disappear, that War Star Peak's first reaction wasn't to smash them, this group of Fourth Stages, but to raise a shield and flee.

It's hard to imagine, a War Star Peak being this cautious, even they're afraid!

Therefore, lacking Mo Ling's spatial ability, they could only watch helplessly as the Wind Surge escaped.

"It should be my and the Spike Leopard's problem; according to the tactical arrangement, we should have engaged in close combat to restrain them. I reacted too slowly; otherwise, we still would have had a chance."

Everyone lowered their heads, and the fastest among them, Luo En, even took responsibility voluntarily.

To be honest, he indeed didn't do well, even hesitating at the final moment.

His current strength is merely high Fourth Stage; although he has potions in hand, after drinking them his strength can rival a War Star.

But perhaps he was reluctant, perhaps afraid; in any case, he didn't dare to rush forward at the last moment to entangle the opponent.

What if...

What if he failed to stop it and I died instead? No need, really no need.

"Luo En, it's not entirely your fault either; I also have issues. By rights my survival ability isn't inferior to Zhang Tie's, but I also failed to stop that guy."

Jiang Haochen patted Luo En on the shoulder; he actually also had a chance to enter Meme state to hold off the opponent, but Meme transformation was his last-ditch trump card, and after hesitating a second or two, he missed his only opportunity.

Everyone chatted back and forth, as if doing a post-battle debrief, reflecting on their own mistakes.

However, before the team members could finish taking responsibility, Mo Ling furrowed her brows and suddenly cut them off.

"Don't say any more."

As soon as Mo Ling's voice rang out, the team members instinctively looked at her.

"Mo Ling, everyone indeed fell short; I also have issues with my command, not decisive enough. I should admit it, and I will..."

Wen Ya also instinctively took on some responsibility, but completely contrary to her expectations, Mo Ling was telling everyone not to blame themselves. The next second, Mo Ling's voice suddenly shifted, and she spoke with a cold laugh:

"Admit it? Admit your stupidity? What are you arguing about? Do you think you're glorious?"

"You all say it's your fault on the surface, so why keep making mistakes?!"

"If you truly feel you didn't do well, then next time whoever messes up should just go die, okay?!"

"Apologies are useful! Guilt is useful! So why still risk everything?!"

"You keep saying you're reluctant to use Lin An's potions, but think about it—what are potions for?! Are you reluctant to use them, or are you just afraid to die?!"

"Can't answer, huh? Or you dare not answer me!"

Her tone suddenly rose, Mo Ling stared dead-eyed at everyone, as if she had long been dissatisfied with all of them.

"Mo.. Mo Ling?!"

Rarely seeing Mo Ling angry, for a moment even Zhang Tie froze, frightened into silence.

Her gaze swept across the field; although Mo Ling was just a little girl in everyone's eyes, at this moment everyone felt a tangible pressure from her stare, making their hairs stand on end!

It was as if they were facing a true undead monarch; only then did they realize Mo Ling was no longer the Mo Ling of before.

"Mo Ling.. we.."

"Shut up!"

Before Gao Tian could even swallow his saliva to say something, Mo Ling's body suddenly burst forth with rich undead power, enveloping the entire area!

"You bunch of idiots! Have you even thought about where we are?! What we're facing?!"

"This isn't a trial, nor is it kids playing house! Have you considered the cost of letting a War Star Peak escape?! If he hides in the dark to ambush us, who among you could survive?! If he summons more people, what are we supposed to do?! Call Lin An for help?! Or are you saying I should act like a nanny, dragging you around fleeing for our lives?!"

"Smack!!!"

Suddenly! Mo Ling suddenly slapped out, directly slamming the stunned Jiang Haochen to the ground.

Completely unprepared for Mo Ling to strike him, Jiang Haochen let out a wail and, like a kite with its string cut, spat out a mouthful of blood and flew backward.

Not knowing what he had done to offend Mo Ling, Jiang Haochen covered his face, sat slumped on the ground, and stared at her, both shocked and angry.

"You..!? Why..!? Me..!?"

"No reason!"

She gave Jiang Haochen no chance to speak at all.

Mo Ling gave a cold laugh, showing no mercy:

"Jiang Haochen, Lin An keeps telling me you're not bad, but in my view you're a complete waste!"

"What about your abilities? Your usefulness? Since entering the battlefield until now, how many times have you gone all out?! Do you think I don't know what you're thinking?"

"If you think there's danger, it's fine anyway—I'll bring you all to flee; if that fails, there's still Lin An! He's so strong, why would you bother risking the danger of Meme assimilation to fight desperately?"

As her words fell, Jiang Haochen's face instantly turned deathly pale.

He wanted to refute something, but facing Mo Ling's eyes, he couldn't utter a single word of excuse.

Exactly, using the ability comes at a cost; he never wants to use it unless it's a life-or-death moment.

Without paying any more attention to Jiang Haochen, Mo Ling turned his wooden pipe and looked at the frightened crowd:

"Lin An can be soft-hearted, can fantasize about protecting you!"

"But I won't! I will also never allow you to drag him down!"

"What gives you the right not to die, what gives you the right not to have to risk your lives, what gives you the right to hide safely in the rear and slowly grow stronger?!"

"Lin An is willing to spend points to exchange potions for you, just so you can have the strength to fight the Fifth Stage! But what are you doing? You're wasting his painstaking effort! Wasting the opportunity he fought for you!"

As he spoke, Mo Ling reached out and grabbed suddenly, instantly using necromantic power to seize Xiong Hanzi before him.

Under Mo Ling's icy stare, Zhang Tie, who was usually fearless of heaven and earth, actually became a little panicked.